Essex Six from 1924/1925

[Juha Paavo Kaita]

Hi,

I enclosed a photo of Essex automobile in Finland. I think the car is from 1923/1924 but would like to hear your opinion about the make of the year and the model since I think you have more knowledge about Essex automobiles.

 

Juha Kaitanen

Sipoo, Finland

[Jon37]

I am not an Essex expert, but I think the car is a 1925 model.

First, look at the photograph of your car.  The front springs (which protrude from the front fenders) have a metal covering.

 

Now look at the photo of this 1924 Essex.  The springs are uncovered, and the radiator is painted.

http://www.remarkablecars.com/wiki/images/thumb/3/38/1924-essex-sedan-0676.jpg/800px-1924-essex-sedan-0676.jpg

 

Here is a 1925 Essex.  The springs are now covered, but the radiator is painted.

http://www.autolit.com/Store/images/D/UC/uc4210-d.jpg

 

Here is a 1926 Essex.  The springs are still covered, but the radiator is chrome (or more probably, nickel) plated.

http://www.autolit.com/Store/images/D/UC/uc4233-d.jpg

 

Your Essex has a painted radiator and metal covers for the springs, so it would seem to be a 1925. 

 

(I'm sorry; I tried to insert the actual photographs, above, but the Forum's photo link feature must be broken.)

 

[Juha Paavo Kaita]

Hi,

Thank you for your very detailed reply. In 1920´s automobiles were equipped with two register plates. The big one was the actual register plate and the small one was a plate that was changed every year. On the small plate there was a tear and the register symbol. In this case T-2137. This small plate was a sign that the yearly tax was paid. The letter T stand for "Turun ja Porin lääni" province.

 

Juha Kaitanen

Sipoo, Finland